How does the pressure exerted by a liquid change with depth?

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A It decreases as depth increases.
B It increases as depth increases
C It remains constant at all depths.
D It is zero at the bottom of the container.

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Answer: B. It increases as depth increases

As you go deeper underwater, there is a taller column of water pushing down from above. This extra weight of water increases the liquid pressure at greater depths.

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